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Author:

Frystak, Timothy D.

Title:

Jackie Robinson : with profiles of Satchel Paige and and Branch Rickey / [writer, Timothy D. Frystak].

Publisher:

World Book,

Copyright Date:

c2007

Description:

112 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Robinson, Jackie,--1919-1972.--Juvenile literature.
Paige, Satchel,--1906-1982--Juvenile literature.
Rickey, Branch,--1881-1965--Juvenile literature.
Baseball players--United States.--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Discrimination in sports--United States--History.
Baseball--United States--History.

Other Authors:

World Book, Inc.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Profile: Satchel Paige -- Jackie Robinson -- Chronology and introduction to Robinson's life -- Experiencing racial intolerance -- Lieutenant Robinson -- The Negro Leagues -- The noble experiment -- Breaking the color barrier -- Integrating the Major Leagues -- A champion off the field -- Changing times -- Profile: Branch Rickey.

Summary:

"A biography of Jackie Robinson, with profiles of two prominent individuals, who are associated through the influences they had on one another, the successes they achieved, or the goals they worked toward. Includes recommended readings and web sites"--Provided by publisher.

Series:

Biographical connections

ISBN:

0716618281
9780716618287

LCCN:

2006017515

Locations:

MNPB553 -- Bancroft Public Library (Bancroft)

TJPC492 -- Bellevue Public Library (Bellevue)

YLPC314 -- Cascade Public Library (Cascade)

DTPD413 -- Garner Public Library (Garner)

DKPC353 -- Sheffield Public Library (Sheffield)

DPPE403 -- Kendall Young Library (Webster City)